Uhuru to remain Jubilee party leader as court rejects request by rebel faction
The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has rejected a request for interim stay orders aimed at overturning a ruling that affirmed retired President Uhuru Kenyatta as the leader of the Jubilee Party. A team led by nominated MP Sabina Chege sought to reverse a September ruling that recognized the Uhuru-allied faction as the legitimate leadership […]
Blow to Gachagua as Court of Appeal fails to stop 3-judge bench from hearing his impeachment case
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has yet again suffered another blow after the Court of Appeal failed to issue orders stopping the three-judge bench from hearing and determining his fate. Judges Patrick Kiage, Aggrey Muchelule and George Odunga on Thursday, October 31, 2024, declined to issue stay orders but ordered the matter to be heard […]
Supreme Court sets aside Court of Appeal ruling declaring Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Kenya has set aside the Court of Appeal’s ruling that declared the entire Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. The Court of Appeal had declared the Finance Act 2023 null and void after petitioners argued that certain sections of the Act introduced after the public participation phase failed to meet constitutional requirements for […]
CJ Koome advertises 16 vacancies for Court of Appeal, High Court judges
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has invited applications for the positions of Court of Appeal and High Court judges. In a gazette, Chief Justice Martha Koome, who doubles up as chair of JSC, declared 11 vacancies in the Court of Appeal and five in the High Court. Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications […]
‘Refund money you illegally deducted for affordable housing scheme’ – Wamalwa tells Ruto
DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded that President William Ruto refund the money deducted from Kenyans for the affordable housing program. His sentiments come in light of the Court of Appeal declaring the Housing Levy unconstitutional and subsequently halting it. Speaking on Saturday, January 27, Wamalwa said Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza Government illegally […]
Blow to Sonko as court dismisses his appeal against Kananu’s ascension to power
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has dealt another blow after the Court of Appeal dismissed his suit challenging Anne Kananu’s ascension into the office of the Governor. A three-judge bench threw out a request by Sonko to overturn the High Court’s decision that ruled that Kananu’s nomination, vetting and subsequent swearing-in as the deputy governor […]
JSC shortlists Ex-IEBC chair Issack Hassan for Court of Appeal job
Former IEBC Chairman Ahmed Issack Hassan and vice-chair Lillian Mahiri-Zaja are among the candidates shortlisted by the Judicial Service Commission to become judges. A notice issued by JSC revealed that Hassan is among 31 candidates shortlisted for the Court of Appeal job while Mahiri-Zaja will face the interview panel for the High Court judge position. […]